So, the Santas here in the United States will see hundreds of children who, will sneeze, cough and wipe their runny nose all over Santa’s sleeves, gloves and beard. Santa will return to the mall day after day wearing the same suit, beard and gloves…unlaundered. For some people that is fine. It isn’t fine with me and it shouldn’t be fine with any parent who has a child with asthma or any other chronic medical condition. For parents with healthy children, I would advise you to bring your own hand sanitizer with you on your trip to Santa’s lap and to make sure your child does not have any flu like symptoms to protect the other children who will visit Santa after him/her. It’s no fun to be sick during the holidays for any child and for asthmatic children, being sick often means hospitalization. We know from experience; California has been hospitalized four times and he is only four years old. So be smart and ensure that EVERYONE has a happy holiday!